Michelle Salomon

Experience

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  Fritz's Skate Bike & Surf Shop

  Dec 2013 - Apr 2015

  Administrative and Receiving Assistant

  • Received and reconciled high volume shipments daily alongside the Receiving Inventory Manager.

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  Levi Strauss & Co.

  Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  Sales Stylist

  • Implemented monthly Visual Merchandising directives throughout the store. • Advised over 200 weekly customers while maintaining a 10% sales return rate.

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  LF Stores

  Mar 2016 - Oct 2016

  Sales Stylist

  • Maintained and built relationships with 25+ clients daily, raising customer satisfaction rate to 97%.• Generated a 35% sales growth by curating bi-monthly visual displays.

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  Goorin Bros., Inc.

  Oct 2016 - Jan 2020

  After 1.5 years as a Merchant/Key Holder, I transitioned to Assistant Shopkeeper. My responsibilities expanded to include cross functional support between home office partners and Seattle retail location. I managed employee training and scheduling as well as processed payroll and banking. Oversaw merchandising arrangement of the shop, keeping the flow current and innovative for the customer. Proven track record of exceeding sales goals and team leadership.• Achieved top sales which lifted KPIs by 13% and profitability by 15%. Show less As a Merchant/Key Holder I anticipated customer needs and provided them with high quality service while upholding brand standards and values. I successfully acquired and maintained clientele. Meticulously processed and inspected shipments, receiving them into inventory. Maintained a clean, organized inventory and curated displays of rotating seasonal hats and accessories. Lead team on the sales floor to consistently meet and exceed KPIs.• Managed social media and created content for Millennials and Generation X, boosting lead generation by 30%.• Maintained local partnerships and facilitated in-store event planning, resulting in a 40% gain of in-store purchases. Show less

  • Assistant Shopkeeper

    Mar 2018 - Jan 2020

  • Merchant/Key Holder

    Oct 2016 - Mar 2018
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  Elm Candle Bar

  Jan 2020 - Jul 2021

  Assistant Manager

  As Assistant Manager I was responsible for onboarding and training new team members on scent blending experience, customer satisfaction, and Square point of sale system. I analyzed inventory and daily sales metrics to reach optimized financial goals. To ensure full floor coverage, I managed our team scheduling and online customer reservations. I developed scent blends for different seasons and events while maintaining cross-functional communication between owners.• Facilitated 5 collaborative pop-up events with local retailers including Glassybaby. Show less